Mbizi Backpackers Lodge Reviews

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94%Value For Money

92%Security

79%Location

92%Staff

94%Atmosphere

95%Cleanliness

92%Facilities

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Best backpackers in Africa. Patrick the owner is a top bloke who constantly goes out of his way to make your stay in Johannesburg as safe, fun and and/or relaxing as you like.... The place has all the facilities and more in a safe and clean environment. Pat even took us out for a beer down at his local. Wish i could give it 200%. Stay nowhere but the Mbizi for your Joeburg stay.

what a beautiful hostel this place is. situated in a very safe location. the beds are comfy, the bathrooms and showers are superb and always clean. hanging out with Patrick and knocking down some beers with him at his cool bar is a definite must! he knows a lot about his country and can offer some great conversation. If I come back to Joburg, I am gonna come right back to Mbizi!

Excellent hostel, we really enjoyed our stay. Don't usually leave reviews but if you're staying in Jo'burg, this is the place. Clean rooms, no bunk beds which is always good, nice showers/bathrooms, pool, bar with cheap drinks and cable TV. Patrick the owner can also organise all the tours you want whether it's to Soweto, apartheid museum, cradle of humankind or safaris to Kruger National Park. Thanks for everything Patrick!

Great beautiful hostel, with nice people. FAR from the city, so you must get a taxi or tour to visit, but it is highly recommended any ways. I would go on the Soweto tour, very sobering.. This place is great if you are self motivated to meet people and see the city. It is very quiet hereif you stay in the hostel, but very safe. I heard hostels in the city are not as beautiful or nice staffed, but are in the center. I wanted a safe place where I could venture out of.

The hostel is a little far from downtown, but you have atm and food very close. You can also book tours that include transport, so the distance is not a big deal. Patrick is very nice and helpful and does great sprongboks.the beds are really confortable and electric blanckets are great in the cold

Mbizi is a great spot to hang out in Jo'burg. They have an awesome vibe, whether you're there just to relax, or hit the on site bar. Really good collection of movies, wifi, breakfast, close to the airport,cheat more could you want?! Patrick will help you out with any needs at all as well. Not in the heart of the city, but if that doesn't bother you, then this is the place to stay!

I've done a lot of traveling in a lot of places in a lot of hostels...and this place is top notch. We were picked up from the airport on time and arrived at the hostel where we met Patrick, the owner. Legend. He provided us with a ton of great info and really helped us out a few days later when we were lost on the road and in a pinch. The place itself is super clean with great, friendly staff - it's comfortable and cozy; feels like home. The compound is super secure and we felt extremely safe.